Thomas White (died 1566)

Sir Thomas White (25 March 1507 - 2 November 1566) was an English politician.

He was the eldest son of Robert White of South Warnborough, Hampshire and studied law at the Inner Temple.

He was treasurer of the bishopric of Winchester from 1538 to his death and Keeper of Farnham Castle, Surrey from 1540 to death. He was elected a Member of the Parliament of England for Hampshire seven times between 1547 and 1559. A strong Catholic, he served as a Master of Requests during the reign of Queen Mary I from 1553 to 1558 and was knighted on 2 October 1553.

He married Agnes, the daughter of Robert White of Farnham, Surrey; they had 14 sons and 6 daughters.

References

"WHITE, Thomas II (1507-66), of South Warnborough, Hants.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
"Sir Thomas White, Master of Requests, died South Warnborough, Hants 2 Nov 1566". Retrieved 18 June 2013.

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